As a survivor I endorse Stonewall’s statement as I have experienced the same faith, over the course of a lifetime of bystanders and as recent as 2017! leaving me broken, abused, disabled and alone, the silence was the loudest word I ever heard! ~ Terry.K

We knew discrimination within the LGBT community was a problem. Now we know how widespread of an issue it really is.

51 per cent of black, Asian and minority ethnic LGBT people have faced discrimination or poor treatment from the wider LGBT community. For black LGBT people in particular, the situation is even worse: 61 per cent have experienced discrimination from other LGBT people.

And that barely scratches the surface. Bi and trans people, as well as LGBT disabled people and LGBT people of faith, experience significant rates of discrimination from within the LGBT community.

LGBT in Britain: Home and Communities investigates the experiences of LGBT people at home, in LGBT communities and in their faith communities, and makes recommendations on how we can all come out for all LGBT people.

Stonewall’s LGBT in Britain – Home and Communities research report highlights deep challenges for the LGBT community, with alarming levels of racism experienced by black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) LGBT people, and a significant proportion of trans people, bi people, LGBT disabled people and LGBT people of faith feeling excluded within the LGBT community.

The research also shows persistent challenges for LGBT people feeling comfortable being open about their sexual orientation or gender identity with their friends and family:

Half of BAME LGBT people (51 per cent) face discrimination within the LGBT community.

More than a third of trans people (36 per cent), one in eight LGBT disabled people whose activities are ‘limited a lot’ (13 per cent), and one in five LGBT people of non-Christian faith (21 per cent) say they’ve experienced discrimination from within the community because of different parts of their identities.

Only half of lesbian, gay and bi people (46 per cent) and trans people (47 per cent) feel able to be open about their sexual orientation and/or gender identity to their whole family.

A third of bi people (32 per cent) say they cannot be open about their sexual orientation with anyone in their family.

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Read our latest blog post about why preventing different-sex couples from having civil partnerships is not compatible with equality laws. Abolishing civil partnerships is not an option.

“In order to have faith in his own path, he does not need to prove that someone else’s path is wrong.” ― Paulo Coelho

Press briefing by Vitit Muntarbhorn, Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

27 October 2017 – Immediate action is needed to stop the horrific violations of human rights of people around the world based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, a United Nations independent expert said Friday, delivering his first report to UN Member States in New York.

“It is unconscionable that people with an actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression different from a particular social norm, are targeted for violence and discrimination in many parts of the world,” said Vitit Muntarbhorn, the UN’s first independent expert on the matter.

“Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people suffer a crucible of egregious violations, including killings, rape, mutilation, torture, arbitrary detention, abduction, harassment, physical and mental assaults, he said, noting that they are subjected to lashings and forced surgical interventions, bullying from a young age, incitement to hatred and pressures leading to suicide”.

“More than 70 countries around the world today still criminalize same-sex relations, and in some of them the death penalty may be applied,” he added, presenting his report to the UN General Assembly’s main body dealing with human rights and social and humanitarian issues (Third Committee).

Mr. Muntarbhorn said all laws criminalizing same-sex relationships should be removed from the statute books.

“There is a need for effective anti-discrimination measures covering both the public and private spheres,” the expert said, stressing the need to build a community open to understanding and respecting sexual and gender diversity.

Human rights defenders are also increasingly targeted for their work in raising issues of sexual orientation and gender identity, the expert said, adding that this is another area of great concern.

“Non-governmental organizations, human rights defenders and activists, as well as independent national human rights institutions, play a crucial role in the advancement of an inclusive agenda for all without discrimination and distinction, including through the promotion of understanding of and respect for human rights and gender diversity,” Mr. Muntarbhorn said. “They are agents of change which can activate significant reform processes.”

He said the establishment last year of his mandate to promote action against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity was a major step forward.

UN independent experts and Special Rapporteurs are appointed by the Geneva-based Human Rights Council to examine and report back on a specific human rights theme or a country situation. The positions are honorary and the experts are not UN staff, nor are they paid for their work.

“Everyone of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.” ~ Princess Diana

Bailey Dunbar👼 is only 15 years old, but she’s already seen more tragedy than many face in a lifetime. Her twin sister, Morgan, committed suicide when they were just 13 years old after her sister was targeted by bullies.

Bailey👼 is leading the charge on anti-bullying with her organization, Morgan’s Memorial Mission Society. The group engages in volunteer work to combat bullying and encourage kindness and inclusivity — and won aDiana Award for her efforts last year. The Diana Award🌹 is given out in the late Princess Diana’s🌹 name to young role models, ages 9-18 from across the world who are transforming the lives of others. (To nominate a young changemaker for this year’s Diana Award, which will be presented at a ceremony in London this May, click here.)

Dunbar👼 faced bullies of her own after her sister’s death. After Morgan’s suicide, one of the bullies who had tormented her turned his attention towards Bailey👼 . The abuse got so bad, that at a point, her parents were forced to get the police 👮involved, she says. The bully was later made to apologize and stop contacting Bailey.👼

Seeing the treatment her sister suffered through her own eyes, Bailey👼 was inspired to make a change. She founded Morgan’s Memorial Mission Society, and with the help of her mom, she was granted official non-profit status.

“After I experienced what it was like to be bullied, I finally understood why you wouldn’t want to go to school or go out,” Bailey 👼 says. “I decided to take action because after having my own experience, I realized it’s not okay.

“A lot of people are insecure about themselves, and they’ll take it out on other people instead of talking about it.”

Morgan’s Mission Memorial Society has been involved in several projects that hope to spark conversation about bullying,mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Bailey👼 has hosted a benefit concert with Robb Nash, done multiple events with Project Semicolon, another suicide prevention and mental health organization, in her hometown of Edmonton and around Alberta, Canada, and spoke out about her own bullying story and losing her sister on “Beautiful Me Day.”

She’s also been working with local government officials, as well as the Canadian ministers of health, education and justice, to help create anti-bullying legislation in the country. Bailey👼 worked with Fort SaskatchewanMayor Gale Katchur and Jessica Littlewood, a member of the legislative assembly, on a proclamation for World Suicide Prevention Day in the town in 2015.

“They were shocked that at such a young age, that I’m doing all of this to change how people see mental illness and bullying, ” she said of her experience working with the government ministers.

Also in her hometown, Bailey,👼 along with a committee of local parents, has created a “Protective Guardian” award, which is given to a student or young person who has actively worked against bullyingin their school or community.

Win cash prizes and provincial and national recognition!

Use your creativity to develop an original video that can be used in social media to illustrate the importance of working safely on the job. This year there is an optional theme: Start the Conversation!

Students can create a video showcasing:

How to communicate with peers – at school, at work, or any other setting – about the importance of working safely on the job,

A message to peers to raise awareness about workplace safety, or

Any other health and safety messages students wish to convey.

The top Ontario video will be entered in the national contest to compete against secondary school winners from across the country. This year, the first place national winning video will be announced and shown at the North American Occupational Safety and Health(NAOSH) Week Launch ceremony on May 7, 2017.

Contestants can submit videos until the contest closes on March 3, 2017, at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time.

Who can enter?

The contest is open to current Ontario secondary school studentsonly. Please note that employees of provincial or federal workers’ compensation boards, provincial and federal ministries and departments of labour, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and their immediate family members are not eligible.

How do I enter the contest?

Submitting your entry to the video contest is easy! Simply complete these three steps:

Download theContest Entry Form[PDF/306 Kb] from our website, and fill in all of the required information.

The honorees at the 10th-annual event also included Danny Moder, Derek Hough and student Cliff Tang

The Beverly Wilshire ballroom hosted accomplished actors, writers, producers, directors, activists and a very famous A-lister on Friday night for GLSEN’s Respect Awards Los Angeles, but it was a group of LGBT teens from the organization’s student ambassador program that garnered the most praise and respect from the lively Hollywood crowd.

Even that Oscar winning A-lister – Julia Roberts who was honored with the night’sHumanitarian Awardwith absentee hubby Danny Moder– seemed star struck by the students, whose courage in rising above bullyingto live truthful lives was on full display throughout the evening. “The young people in this room have encouraged me infinitely,” she said during her closing acceptance speech close to 10 p.m., a time she joked would normally be in line with her second REM cycle. “I’m so moved, I’m so amazed and I feel that it is now our responsibility as the Moder family – me and the four of them who didn’t come – to support all of you in this room in any and every way we can.”

Moder couldn’t make it because he was in Texas, relayed Roberts, but Ryan Murphy could. The multi-hyphenate presented the actress with her award and in the process praised the couple’s philanthropic efforts on behalf of GLSEN, UNICEF, Heal the Bay, Stand Up to Cancer and the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves. On a lighter note, Murphy dubbed the Moders “damn fine role models” and noted that Roberts filmed the classic Pretty Woman in the same hotel 25 years ago. (Reg Bev Will, anyone?)

Speaking of herscreen work, Murphy also said that Roberts is one of the main reasons his HBO film The Normal Heart got made. During her speech, Roberts(who sat next to her agent, CAA’s Kevin Huvane) said she was thrilled to be recognized but she’s fully aware of what her role in the process really is.

“It’s a bit of a fraud because there is so much power and conversation that goes on in this room that is separate from us,” noted Roberts, who also had a witty retort for Murphy, telling him, “Twenty five years is a long time, Ryan.” “I realized tonight that I serve a purpose as a finger pointer … a good finger pointer. The one that says, ‘Look over here. Look at this young man.’ A humanitarian is a person who brings attention to the welfare and good works of others. In that regard, we are that. We are all that. I feel like this award should be the big mom award because that is what moms do all day, every day.”

The real names of the night’s other big awards are the Chairman’s Award, the Inspiration Award and the Student Advocate of the Year Award. The event – an annual fundraiser that recognizes the work of individuals, networks and companies who are creating change for LGBT studentsand peers in K-12 schools – pulled in more than $1.2 million for GLSEN, announced Kevin Brockmanduring the night’s opening remarks from the podium where he stood alongside Kathy Kloves.

The scribe, who is married to Harry Potter screenwriter Steve Kloves, enthusiastically praised her gay son as “handsome,” adding, “It doesn’t matter to me that my son is gay or straight, I just love my son for who he is.”

Kloves and Brockman, who serves as both executive vp global communications for the Disney/ABC Television Group executive and chairman of the board of GLSEN, served as the night’s co-hosts along with DreamWorks’ Chip Sullivan. Brockman and Sullivan got several nice shout outs during the evening for their tireless work on behalf of GLSEN, a national education org that works to ensure safe schools for all students by providing educational materials, policy, student organizing programs and educator training initiatives.

But back to the awards. NBC Entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt grabbed the Chairman’s trophy and proved to be a fitting recipient due to his involvement in bringing many gay characters and storylines to the small screen as well as his standing as the only gay broadcasttelevision chairman.

NBC Parks and Recreation star Amy Poehlerpresented Greenblatt with his award and provided the packed room with many reasons to laugh. First she praised his credits, mentioning his work in bringing marginalized characters and under-served communities to the forefront on such shows as The L Word, Six Feet Under, Chicago Fire, The Voice and The New Normal, among many others. Then she mentioned that he’s “guided us and our network back to No. 1.” “What Bob can’t say tonight is suck it everybody,” she laughed. “We’re No. 1 and you’re not!” Poehler also added: “(Bob) knows that television is a powerful and intimate medium that comes into your homes and you watch people act and you learn how you want to act and who you want to be. And most importantly, he kept Parks and Recreation on the air.” In accepting his award, Greenblatt remembered an early time in his career when he worked at Fox which put Darren Star’s Melrose Place on the air. (The original series, not the “tacky remake on the CW,” he joked). The year was 1994 and one of the main characters, who was gay, was to film a scene that called for a same-sex kiss. Instead of pushing the conservative boundaries of the time, thenetwork “dipped the screen to black until the kiss was over,” said Greenblatt, who admittedly was too low on the totem pole to fight the network and advertisers. “It was really disheartening to see a network so afraid … that they literally turned the lights out. The battle I lost then only motivated me to push harder for the cause as time went on and I’m happy to say it did get easier very quickly.”…..continue reading»»»»»»

The degree and kind of a man’s sexuality reach up into the ultimate pinnacle of his spirit ~ Friedrich Nietzsche

Today Sept 15, 2016 GLAAD launched the officialcountdown to Spirit Day, the largest and most visible campaign in the world working to advance acceptance of LGBTQ youth. Spirit Day takes place on October 20th and inspires millions around the world to wear purple or ‘go purple’ on their social media accounts, creating a united stand against bullying and in support of LGBTQ youth.

“Since its inception, Spirit Day has brought unparalleled attention to one of the most painful issues that disproportionately affects LGBTQ youth – bullying,” said GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. According to GLSEN’s most recent National School Climate Survey, 85% of LGBT students report they have been verbally harassed with 65% percent reporting that they have heard homophobic remarks frequently or often in school. GLSEN also reported that 30% of students missed at least one day of school in a given month because they felt unsafe or uncomfortable in their school environment. Ellis adds, “Young people are our future, and it’s imperative that we empower them to be the leaders of tomorrow. With updated anti-bullying resources in multiple languages, Spirit Day 2016 is sure to reach more youth than ever with messages of acceptance and support.”

Every year, Spirit Day draws the participation and suport of celebrities, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, and individuals. This year, Spirit Day is made possible by the generous support of its presenting partners Target and Wells Fargo, official partners, Dow, Google, NBA and WNBA, NFL, and WWE, and supporting partners, American Eagle Outfitters, Barilla, Chobani, Comcast NBCUniversal, Kellogg’s, Kirkland & Ellis, Toyota Financial Services, and Zipcar.

“LGBTQ youth deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. To be comfortable with and proud of who they are. To be free to be exactly who they were born to be, “said Laysha Ward, Executive Vice President & Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, Target. “Target is excited to be a Spirit Day presenting partner, working with GLAAD to raise awareness around the issue of bullying in the LGBTQ youth community.”

“A child’s true potential should never be diminished by fear,” said John Lake, Wells Fargo’s LGBT segment leader. “We see Spirit Day as a powerful tool to raise awareness of the challenges faced by kids who identify as LGBTQ and to show our solidarity as an ally. We are committed to working alongside GLAAD to help combat bullying and protect LGBTQ youth – an effort that remains at the core of our decades-long commitment to the LGBTQ community.”

To celebrate the countdown to Spirit Day, GLAAD also released crucial anti-bullying resources for educators, parents, and students. GLAAD’s Anti-Bullying Resource Kit provides tools and information teachers the aide in keeping bullying out of the classroom and help both teachers and parents support LGBTQ youth. Additionally, GLAAD released the Spirit Day Kit, which helps people of all ages bring Spirit Day directly to their community, including schools and local media outlets.

Coinciding with National Bullying Prevention Month, Spirit Day began in 2010 after a high school student posted the idea to her Tumblr page following the suicide deaths of several LGBTQ and LGBTQ-perceived young people. Previous Spirit Day participants include The White House, The Empire State Building, Britney Spears, Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Cher, Shaquille O’Neal, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The View, The Talk, The Tonight Show, the NBA, the NFL, Major League Baseball, NASCAR, WWE, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, the Las Vegas Strip, and more.

HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL AS AN UPSTANDER

What would it look like if we had a community of Upstanders heading back to school this fall? Upstanders are the students who choose to speak up, the teachers who reach out, the principals who take new actions in their schools, and the parents who join together to raise awareness about bullying. Through The BULLY Project’s tools and resources that support social emotional learning, as well as creative programs like the Adobe Mural project, we hope to foster more Upstanders in our schools everyday. As we embark on a new school year, let us each take the opportunity to be an Upstander in our own lives and promote Upstanders in our schools and communities.

INTRODUCING THE PHYSICIANS CAMPAIGN

The BULLY Project is excited to announce a new campaign that will change how physicians treat children exposed to bullying! On Friday, August 12th, 2016, The Physicians Campaign was introducedat the Federal Summit for Bullyng Prevention in Washington, DC.

Partnered with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminisration (SAMHSA), Federal Partners in BullyingPrevention, StopBullying.gov, The NoBLE(No Bullying Live Empowered) Initiative of Beaumont Children’s Hospital, The Physicians Campaign will support medical practitioners throughout the nation through comprehensive tools and resources and an innovative medical educational program that features the film BULLY. Whether a child is a bully, victim, or witness, exposure to bullying can have intensive and sometimes lifelong health consequences, according to national studies. That’s why we are calling on all stakeholders, including you, to join our movement to end bullying! For further information contact info@physicianscampaign.com.

WATCH HIGH DIVE HEART: UPSTANDERS IN ACTION

For those times when we have felt like we just didn’t belong, the new band High Dive Heart has released the song “Misfit” as an anthem that celebrates being different. Touring with Colbie Caillat this fall, High Dive Heart has created an new music video that supports The BULLY Project. For every single of “Misfit” purchased, High Dive Heart will donate the proceeds to The BULLY Project. Our new friends at Apple Music have become fans and currently the High Dive Heart single is in the hot tracks section of the iTunes store. Please check out the song below and support our ongoing work!

BUY A MISFIT TEE – SUPPORT THE BULLY PROJECT

Click on a shirt to purchase – all proceeds are donated directly to our anti-bullying campaigns.

PROMOTE UPSTANDERS IN YOUR SCHOOLS

From Sacramento to Milwaukee, schools around the US are gearing up to use the Educator’s DVD and Toolkit in their classrooms this fall! Join the growing number of schools who are using the Educator’s Toolkit to take a stand against bullying in schools. The toolkit comes with resources to help ignite meaningful dialogue and prevent bullying by developing a respectful school community.

SPOTLIGHT: UPSTANDERS AT WELSH HILLS SCHOOL IN GRANVILLE, OHIO

Check out how Michelle Lerner, Head of School at Welsh Hills in Granville Ohio is working hard to promote a safe school environment! Last year, students grades 5 – 9 attended a screening of BULLY as part of a wellness unit.

“All of our students were absolutely silent during the movie and for a few moments afterwards as well. They tried to put themselves in the shoes of some of the children profiled in the movie in order to understand how they might feel,” Lerner said. Welsh Hills recognises that promoting a culture of anti-bullying is a gradual process.

“Our challenges will be in helping students to internalise new attitudes and to recognise negative behaviours in themselves,” she said. This year, Welsh Hills will host a parent education night to screen BULLY and discuss how to recognise bullying, how the school addresses bullying, and how families can support their children at home!

CONTRIBUTE TO THE ADOBE BULLY PROJECT MURAL

Get creative with your classroom by contributing to the Adobe BULLY Project mural, a digital destination where people can share art, stories, and perspectives about bullying and its impact. Engage your students in a dynamic and creative medium that allows them to express themselves honestly and create a meaningful dialogue with their peers about bullying. Participating in project-basedlearning like the BULLY Project Mural brings together social and emotional learning strategies that are aligned with the high-quality academic standards of the Common Core. To learn more about how to bring this activity to your classroom, click here.

The common mistake that bullies make is assuming that because someone is nice that he or she is weak. Those traits have nothing to do with each other. In fact, it takes considerable strength and character to be a good person. ~ Mary Elizabeth Williams

The Impact on Adult Life and Relationships

An explosion of research on bullying has raised our collective awareness of the serious impacts it can have on children. No longer do we accept it as an innocuous rite of passage, just a part of growing up that we grin and bear and grow out of later. But do we grow out of it, or are there lingering effects that last well beyond the school playgrounds and lunchrooms?

Is bullying traumatic and, if so, does it last into adult life? Are there life-long consequences or are the effects pretty much shed as people grow? Are some of us more resilient than others? Are there any positive or unexpected outcomes as a result of being bullied (or having been a bully) as a child? In an effort to answer these questions, Bullying Scars describes childhood bullying from the vantage point of those victims, bullies, and bystanders who are now adults; the book discusses how lives have been changed, and explores the range of reactions adults exhibit.

The research gathered for this book, through interviews with over 800 people, points out that even adult decision-making is often altered by the victimisation they experience as children at the hands of peers, siblings, parents, or educators.

Written in an engaging and accessible style that draws heavily from the rich interview data that deLara has collected, this book will be of interest to anyone struggling with the lingering effects of being bullied. Additionally, it is highly relevant to mental health professionals — counsellors, therapists, social workers, clinical psychologists — working with clients who are dealing with these issues.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1 Bullying: The parameters of the problem into adulthood

Chapter 2 “Adult Post-Bullying Syndrome”

Chapter 3 Being Different: The Traces that Difference Leaves Behind

Chapter 4 “People-pleasing v. Revenge”: Consequences on development of being bullied

Author Information

Ellen Walser deLara, PhD, MSW, is Associate Professor on the faculty of the School of Social Work at Syracuse University. She is also a practicing family therapist with over 35 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in both school and clinical settings. Her areas of research expertise address child maltreatment, school violence, and bullying from systemic and developmental perspectives. She has interviewed hundreds of teenagers and adults specifically about their secondary school experiences. Dr. deLara’s research has been featured on national and international media including: “The Today Show”; “Dateline”; “The Dr. Phil Show”; The Washington Post; CBC; and National Public Radio.

The boyband superstar says he has been mocked his entire life for his “family, health and moral code”

He has been in showbiz for more than 50 years, is a healthy, happily-married grandfather who wows an army of fans at his regular show in Las Vegas.

But, despite all this success,Donny Osmond’sglowing, mahogany skin doesn’t seem any thicker than it was when he was the first boyband superstar.

“I was 14 or 15, doing my gig, and it’s working. I’m one of the biggest teeny boppers in the world, and Rolling Stone magazine comes out with an article which says ‘the worst day in rock’n’roll history was the day Donny Osmond was born,” he recalls, sounding angry and a bit sad, even now.

“A teenager is just trying to figure out who he is, let alone having that. That’s the ultimate bullying. It really hurt me.”

Donny stole the show in The Osmonds and became a solo star, singing hits like Puppy Love with doe eyes which bewitched the teenies of his day.

But he was sneered at for his bubblegum pop and when his career flopped when he hit his twenties, his fans all grown up, he found himself in the wilderness.

Seeing him mocked for his no smoking, no drinking, no drugs, squeaky-clean image – the result of his strict Mormon religion – pal Michael Jackson even suggested he change his name.

Today, though, Donny insists he is glad he wasn’t cool – because he is the one still going strong.

His troubled peers Jackson and Prince, he says, ended up looking to him for guidance on how to live a happy life.

Donny, 58, says: “I remember having long conversations with Prince at Paisley Park. He was interested in the details of my life, my family. Michael was the same way.

“One of the things I pride myself on is normalcy in a world which is anything but normal. And I think they were completely interested in how I balanced my life. Those guys couldn’t.

“Maybe they were looking to me for guidance. I’ve been married 38 years – that is a little unusual in showbiz. Five wonderful sons. Eight wonderful grandbabies. It was satisfying. I had my personal life together. The things people mock keep me stable.

“It’s very easy to lose it mentally and get caught up in your own hype. I was one of the biggest teeny boppers back in the day and that can really mess up your mind.”

With more than a hint of glee in his voice, he adds: “I’ve been made fun of my entire life about things like family, my health code and moral code. And it’s like: ‘In your face everybody, I’m the last one laughing. I’m the last one standing.”

It certainly feels that way in a year when legends are dropping like flies.

Donny might not have been everyone’s cup of tea, but his success is unarguable. He has been performing his show with sister Marie in Vegas for almost eight years and his anniversary The Soundtrack of My Life tour sells out.

He says he’s in great health. “I’m always working out, I’m very careful what I eat. The Mormon lifestyle helped me because I don’t smoke or drink. I’m really very, very careful,” he says.

He is, though, getting over bronchitis when we talked.

But he shrugs and puts that down to the relentless meet-and-greets he regularly attends after his shows.

Donny says his 38-year marriage to Debbie, 57, plays a big part in his happiness. They wed in 1978 when he was 20 and they still enjoy date nights at home in Utah.

“I could spend eight days a week in Vegas but I’ve got a jet and I can be home in an hour,” he says. “It’s a very fast-paced lifestyle but in order to keep my personal life together, which I treasure, I do it. I won’t let anything get in the way of that.

“We are still madly in love with each other, we go on dates all the time. I know it sounds childish.”

Commenting on another peer, Tom Jones, who notoriously cheated on his late wife, he says:

“His wife must have been a saint. I would never have put up with anything like that. Fidelity is the most important thing you can possibly have in a relationship. Without that there goes your trust…… continue reading »»»»»»

News Release May 27, 2016

“Our youth are our future, and as such, we must ensure that we do our utmost to protect them. We need to do what we can to make sure that young workers are treated fairly at work, and are able to come home safe and sound to their families after their shifts.” ~ Kevin Flynn, Minister of Labour

As young people across Ontario start looking for summer jobs, Ontario is launching several initiatives to protect young workers in seasonal, part-time or temporary employment.

Workers that are new to their job, including young workers, are three times more likely to be injured in the first month than at any time. They are also at greater risk of having their employment standards rights violated, such as those involving unpaid wages or hours of work.

The Ministry of Labour’s initiatives include:

Launching two province-wide inspection blitzes on health and safety and employment standards, focusing on protecting young workers throughout the summer

Promoting “It’s Your Job,” a province-wide online video contest encouraging young workers to speak out about their workplace rights

Supporting “Bring Safety Home,” a Workplace Safety & Prevention Services campaign targeting parents and other networks of young people

Supporting the creation of #safeforlife, a youth-driven digital media campaign by Parachute Canada

Protecting young workers is part of the government’s continued commitment to prevent workplace injuries and illness through its Safe At Work Ontario enforcement initiative.

QUICK FACTS

Every year, more than 6,000 young workers across Ontario are injured seriously enough to need time off work; that’s equivalent to nearly 17 Ontario youth a day.

There were 17 young worker fatalities (15 to 24 years old) from 2010 to 2015.

Ontario is one of only a few places in the world to require occupational health and safety education in schools. It is part of the curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12.

The Ministry of Labour has conducted a new and young worker health and safety blitz annually for the past eight years. This year’s blitz will be the ninth.

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This book is dedicated to all of the LGBTQ2S youth who are experiencing homelessness. We love you and we commit to continuing our work to create a socially, economically, and racially just world where every young person has a safe place to call home:

🇨🇦 YUM: plant-based recipes for a gluten-free diet

YUM: plant-based recipes for a gluten-free diet, has a scope that extends far beyond the typical cookbook in any genre. Theresa’s game-changing healthy and simple recipes are turning the traditional thinking about restrictive diets upside down. The full-color hardcover resource also includes a unique 10-page Special Diet & Allergy Chart that makes navigating multiple dietary needs a breeze.

🇬🇧 Golden Days Brian May + Kerry Ellis

Expected 7 Apr 2017 - Buy the CD album for £9.99 and get the MP3 version for FREE. Does not apply to gift orders.

Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert (3 DVD)

CDN$ 26.99 & FREE Shipping on orders over CDN$ 35

🇬🇧 “QUEEN in 3-D” by Brian may

"The whole process of writing this new kind of book was almost subconscious. As I looked at the 3-D photos, memories were triggered and the stories poured out. It’s the 3-D element that makes it so evocative. I believe each image will draw readers in deeper, like me, inviting them to immerse themselves in a scene, to share a previously unseen Queen moment." - Brian May

🇺🇸 Heal the Earth (A Julian Lennon White Feather Flier Adventure)

Heal The Earth Book #2 - Take a journey to help the Earth in the second book of the New York Times bestselling trilogy by Julian Lennon!

🇺🇸 WILLIE NELSON – GOD’S PROBLEM CHILD

An album of all-new recordings, God's Problem Child adds 13 new songs to the artist's repertoire, including seven recently written by Willie and Buddy Cannon, his longtime collaborator and producer. The album is Willie's first to debut all-new songs since Band of Brothers (his 4th Legacy release) reached #1 on the Billboard Country chart and #5 on the Billboard 200 in 2014.

🇺🇸 GBLT Historical Society

Now, more than ever, history matters. Please join Vision2020 today. Click the "donate" button above or go to www.glbthistory.org/donate.

🇺🇸 (RED) Store Help fight aids

In 2005, more than 1,200 babies were born every day with HIV. Today that number is 400. Medication costing as little as $0.30 a day can end mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS by 2020. Stand with (RED) and Lokai in the fight for an AIDS free generation!

🇨🇦 “Cody Coyoto (feat. Vision Quest)” Northen Lights

Cody Coyote's music strongly reflects on his upbringing in the nations capital, his life experiences, issues found in the world today and also speaks about issues found within First Nations communities. A lot of his inspiration comes from his life experiences, his involvement in activism for First Nations communities and his passion for helping others.

🇬🇧 ” Blondie “Pollinator”

Blondie lights up 2017 with the release of their 11th studio album Pollinator arriving on May 5th – an incredible new record and a modern take on the classic, vintage sound of one of the world’s most influential and legendary bands.

🇩🇪 Albert Einstein to Stephen Hawking – 100 Years of General Relativity

On the occasion of Professor Stephen Hawking’s 75th birthday, we are proud to present a special limited edition hard back edition of ‘Albert Einstein to Stephen Hawking, 100 Years of General Relativity’ to benefit The Stephen Hawking Foundation.

🇨🇦 “My Life, Tad Milmine”

Locked in a basement as a child and bullied at school, Tad also knew he was attracted to other boys but had no idea what to do about it. He dreamed of being a police officer; a police officer could stop the hurt and make a difference. And then, when he realized his dream and became a police officer, he got bullied out of the police force.

🇺🇸 Adam Lambert “Welcome To The Show

Download Adam Lambert’s most recent album “The Original High” featuring “Another Lonely Night” and “Ghost Town” now by clicking on the image above or at http://adamofficial.com.

🇺🇸 Steve Grand

Check it out! Only at Shop.SteveGrand.com

🇨🇦 Egale Human Rights Trust Store

🇬🇧 Stop Homophobia

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🇺🇸 Lonestar “Never Enders” Now Available

Moving over to Shanachie Records, the reunited Lonestar continue the path they started on 2013's Life as We Know It on Never Enders. The title song alludes to the group's status as survivors: at the point this record hit the stores in 2016

🇨🇦 Jann Arden Store

The 'counting mercies' necklace: Jann's song is an incredibly beautiful melody filled with words of forgiveness toward ourselves and growing stronger in the face of adversity. This gorgeous six-strand necklace is comprised of luscious pearls

🇺🇸 Cyndi Lauper “Detour”

Happy to announce that Detour the album is now available on iTunes!

🇺🇸 Official Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights Shirt – Got Yours?

EVERY SHIRT SOLD BENEFITS Planned Parenthood & True Colors Fund “I’m so proud of this shirt, this message and the impact we can all make for women’s reproductive health and LGBTQ youth. So grab a shirt, fight the good fight and have a little FUN while you’re at it!” – Cyndi Lauper

🇺🇸 Munny’s by Rosie

Original, Hand-Drawn Designs by Rosie! Which Munny do you Love?

Love is louder

Introducing the Love is Louder Light Band ~ Customize your band with millions of colors, responsive Light Effects and swappable Tiles. Connect with friends and send light signals.

🇺🇸 The Rod Stewart Store

A Collection of Rod Stewart's Music, Accessories and a wide selection of T's shop now at http://rodstewart.shop.bravadousa.com/Dept.aspx?cp=61418_72057

🇬🇧 Queen Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits I and II are re-released on vinyl through Virgin EMI - First time available worldwide as gatefold-sleeve double vinyl albums. click the image above or order now through the Official Queen Store: Greatest Hits - https://queen.lnk.to/GreatestHits1_LP Greatest Hits II - https://queen.lnk.to/GreatestHits2_LP www.queenonline.com

🇺🇸 The Hawn Foundation

The Giving Way to Happiness: Stories and Science Behind the Life-Changing Power of Giving Hardcover – October 27, 2015 by Jenny Santi (Author), Deepak Chopra (Foreword)

🇬🇧 Julian Lennon Official Store

🇨🇦 New Album Michael Buble nobody but me

Seems Canada's Micheal Buble has hit the spot light in more ways then one, with A new film, a new fragrance and a new album, the first release an awesome tune you gotta hear, to learn more, click the image above or visit MichaelBuble.com

🇬🇧 Elton John

“Looking Up” expresses gratitude with characteristic flair, like a 2016 version of “I’m Still Standing.” Wonderful Crazy Night shows that rock ‘n’ roll remains Elton John’s North Star. Get your copy of Elton's new ablum by clicking the image above.

🇬🇧 GT Store

Shop GT's Store for a wide array of items which include, gifts for him & her, menswear, Technology, Grooming, Gaming and so much more. https://shopping.gaytimes.co.uk/category/men

🇺🇸 It Gets Better

We're excited to share our latest comic inspired t-shirt collab with the Human Rights Campaign! Click the image above to learn how you can stylishly support the work of both of our organizations.

🇺🇸 The Tyler Clementi Foundation

Looking for something to show and share with others that you stand up to #bullying. Proposition Love Jewelry brings you this amazing bracelet just in time for the holidays. Get yours now: http://www.propositionlove.com/product/tyler-clementi-bracelet/ A portion of proceeds benefits The Tyler Clementi Foundation.

🇺🇸 The Matthew Shepard Foundation

Love is love

We hold the 6-26-15 Love Is Love™ Bracelet will be a bridge, a unification, and a universal symbol of acceptance and love, Celebrate Universal Love & Acceptance – Beautifully Designed Accessories

🇬🇧 Boy George & Culture Club

Marilyn 80 (Limited Edition) Graphic T-Shirt by AlexNights - Also buy this Artwork on apparel. Courtesy of Boy George & Culture Club :-) Get yours: https://goo.gl/zb82XX

🇺🇸 (New) Sir Ivan “Peaceman”

Peaceman Shines- Out Now! Sir Ivan's New Album featuring his smash hit "Imagine". Out Now on iTunes, Amazon and more. Please let me know which song is your favorite.

Special People

Miss Newfoundland & Labrador 1998-1999 Paula Kinden Introducing another one of my niece's, that's not to say I'm not proud of all my niece's, I truly feel such an achievement should not get lost in the files of time, Click the image to learn more.

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